Simple Summary The tumor burden score (TBS) is calculated using the Pythagorean
theorem based on the largest tumor size and tumor number (α2+ β2= γ2, where α is the …

Simple Summary Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) tumor burden score (TBS) and α-
fetoprotein (AFP) have been considered important predictors of outcomes among patients …

Background Total tumor volume (TTV) and serum alfa fetoprotein (AFP) level are important
risk factors linked with the high possibility of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) recurrence …

Introduction Alpha‐fetoprotein (AFP) has a valuable role in postoperative surveillance for
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) recurrence. The utility of pretreatment or baseline AFP …

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) represents the most important biomarker for hepatocellular
carcinoma (HCC). The aim of this study was to identify the optimal staging system to predict …

Abstract Background and Objective According to the Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC)
algorithm, tumor burden and liver function, but not tumor biology, are the key factors in …

Background The value of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) as a prognostic indicator in patients with
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has been proposed in recent studies, but the evidence so …

Background and study aims The relationship between the alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level and
the prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after surgical resection remains unknown …

Background Alpha-fetoprotein has been used as a predictor of recurrence for hepatocellular
carcinoma and disease-free survival post-resection. Studies in East Asia have shown that …

Abstract Background Resection of Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) intermediate-stage
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains controversial. While not recommended by the …